THINK!

Presented to:Front Porch

October 22, 2015

Presented by:Tim Richardson

Why don’t people think?

• Not encouraged• Fear of failure• Conditioned for sameness

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THINK!

Be like “Joseph”

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How can I help cultivate a culture that

encourages new thinking at my community?

THINK!

Kiss good ideas goodbye

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What “good” idea do I need to kiss

goodbye? What “bad” idea do I need to

reconsider?

THINK!

Grow innovators!

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Who are the innovators and early adopters in my community and how can we partner to drive innovation?

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THINK!

Use both brains

“Jud” Judgment:

• Logical & linear in their thinking• Ideas are driven through facts

and figures• Only one “right” answer• Don’t JUMP, THINK!

“Gen” Generator:

• Visual in their thinking• Ideas are developed via

unrelated connections • Almost always more than

one “right” answer• Don’t THINK, JUMP!

Your greatest strength over used can become

your biggest weakness.

Your greatest weakness overcome can become your biggest strength.

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How do I utilize my thinking

strength to help move my community forward?

THINK!

Expand the brain possibilities

6 books related to your position or profession

6 audio or video learning programs

6 personal or professional learning events

6 vacations per year

Exercise 6 days a week

6 incremental improvements:

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Which 6 x 6 principle has the greatest potential to help me think?

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